One way to get a good feel for the city and see the area in all its glory is to make a point of visiting Mount Isabel de Torres, Puerto Plata, without doubt, most impressive geographic feature to 2,600 feet. After a seven-minute car ride on the cable almost vertical slope, visitors will find gardens botanists, a statue of Christ similar to that of Rio de Janeiro, and spectacular sea views of the city and its surroundings.
Once back at sea level, visit Fort San Felipe to learn more about the rich history of Puerto Plata. One of the strong first European in the Americas will be built, the fort stands in a small peninsula that juts into the bay of Puerto Plata, and can be reached through the Malecon, an animated ocean road with numerous cafes, restaurants, shops and clubs. The fort dates from the late 16 th century and was originally built by the Spanish to defend the region against pirate ships, and then used by the dictator Rafael Trujillo as a prison during their control of the island. It has a moat, historical artifacts, and a small museum, and is a popular attraction of Puerto Plata.
Another important historical interest is the Amber Museum, located near the central city park. The museum has collections of amber, some with notable specimens preserved dating back thousands of years ago, and many interesting exhibits explaining the history and formation of amber. There is also a gift shop where you can buy genuine amber jewelry and collector's items.
For another authentic experience, visit the Brugal rum factory on the outskirts of the city. Production more than a million and a half liters of white and dark rum each year, Brugal is the drink of choice for many Dominicans. Although not actually distillation is carried out Brugal Factory, visitors are given a brief tour of Brugal bottling operations and is a refreshing drink at the end of the tour were.
Visitors with children and those looking for something a little more adventurous can enjoy Ocean World Adventure Park, located 3 miles west of Puerto Plata. The combination a luxury casino, a world-class marina and an aquarium for marine life, visitors can enjoy a total of 22 waterfalls, swimming with dolphins, take photos with tigers and exotic birds, have a sunset dinner or a drink by the pool with spectacular sea views, or enjoy a cabaret-style tropical Vegas. Programs range from dolphins and sea lions to the stingray and shark encounters, all under the supervision of experts with many photo opportunities interacting with these wonderful creatures. Ocean World is a great day for the whole family, offering fun and excitement for all, whether the act of participating in a meeting animals, or just enjoy the animals and a tropical environment.
Another great way to enjoy the water, while in Puerto Plata is the incredible Aguaparque Columbus the largest water park in the Caribbean! With many exciting water slides and a water area of fun for younger children, and a swimming pool for adults to relax, Aguaparque is a wonderful way to cool off and have fun at the same time. The park is located in the vicinity of Sousa, and is open seven days a week from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm.
With the many attractions that Puerto Plata has to offer, it would be easy to find something fun to do all the days of your vacation without even taking into account the many beaches that complement the area, however, so many beautiful beaches to choose from, not travel Puerto Plata would be complete without a few relaxing days spent by the beach. Playa Dorada (Golden Beach) is located in Puerto Plata Amber Coast, and is one of the tourist areas more established, with water sports and beach activities, plus several restaurants and beach cafes. The equally popular beach of Cabarete is famous for having excellent conditions for sports such as windsurfing and kite-boarding, and even serves a little more to the younger crowd mind sports, remains a wonderful place to relax, people watch and enjoy the atmosphere Dominican.
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